2025 Mazda CX-70 Review: A Fridge Without a Freezer

On paper — or, y’know, a screen, since it’s 2025 and all — the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of Mazda’s CX-70 has all the makings of an outstanding SUV. It’s big, has a rear-biased driveline, and offers a bit of all-electric range — even if it’s barely enough to cover the average one-way commute in Canada. But it’s execution that counts most and that’s where this five-seater comes up short, with an imperfect powertrain that’s prone to bouts of clunky behaviour, plus an interface that’s more frustrating than it needs to be. The other issue is the one sitting across the showroom, and it means the 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV isn’t as useful as it could be. 00:00 Usability 02:47 Practicality 05:06 Value 05:44 Powertrain 07:47 Features 09:06 The verdict Read the full review here: https://www.autotrader.ca/editorial/20251105/2025-mazda-cx-70-phev-review-plus-video Thanks so much for watching, let us know your thoughts in the comments down below! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to see more car reviews and expert auto advice! SUBSCRIBE here: https://t.ly/iUCxa If you have any questions for our experts Jodi and Dan, send us an email at [email protected] and they’d be happy to respond in the next episode of Own the Road with AutoTrader. Check out our PODCAST here: https://www.youtube.com/@autotrader_ca/podcasts About Us: Welcome to AutoTrader CA, the official channel for Canada’s largest and most trusted marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars. AutoTrader.ca has the largest inventory of vehicles, with cars of all types, RVs, bikes, ATVs, and much more. We provide Canadians with the resources they need to make better vehicle buying decisions with our guides and tools. Check us out at AutoTrader.ca On our channel, we’ve got straightforward car reviews and test drives, from EVs to trucks, Mustangs to Mitsubishis, and tips for car owners, car shoppers and car sellers alike. Our automotive experts Jodi and Dan (also best friends) have a combined 25 years of expertise in the automotive journalism industry and get together to host our podcast, Own the Road with AutoTrader. Jodi Lai is an award-winning automotive journalist with a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson), is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and a jury member for the North American Car/Truck/Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY). Jodi is the Editor-in-Chief of AutoTrader and the recipient of the prestigious 2022 AJAC Journalist of the Year Award. Dan Ilika is AutoTrader’s Road Test Editor and has been working in the automotive industry for the better part of the last decade. Dan graduated from Toronto’s Humber College with an advanced diploma in journalism, and his work spans from newspaper to television and the web, reviewing cars in writing and in front of the camera. They’ve got the scoop on everything car-related for the everyday driver or the auto enthusiast, helping to make car stuff simple for Canadians. Want to see more of our content? Check out our socials: • Instagram: instagram.com/autotrader_ca • Facebook: facebook.com/AutoTrader.ca • TikTok: tiktok.com/@autotraderca • X (formerly Twitter): x.com/ca_autotrader